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Gilad Shalit, Israeli soldier and hostage

Historical image related to Gilad Shalit, Israeli soldier and hostage from August 28, 1986

Gilad Shalit

Israeli former hostage and soldier (born 1986)

Gilad Shalit is a former MIA soldier of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) who, on 25 June 2006, was captured by Palestinian militants in a cross-border raid via tunnels near the Israeli border. Hamas held him captive for over five years until his release on 18 October 2011 as part…
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August 28

Day of the year

August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 125 days remain until the end of the year.
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